Teira dugesii dugesii
A species of Teira Scientific name : Teira dugesii dugesii Genus : Teira
Teira dugesii dugesii, A species of Teira
Scientific name: Teira dugesii dugesii
Genus: Teira
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Description
Teira dugesii dugesii showcases remarkable adaptation capabilities, efficiently utilizing both arboreal and rocky habitats for shelter and sustenance. This species displays a predominantly insectivorous dietary inclination, exhibiting patient, ambush predator strategies. Additionally, its breeding season anticipates seasonal insect abundance, directly enhancing hatchling survival probability.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Teira dugesii dugesii is an insectivorous reptile, predominantly consuming various forms of arthropods. Its diet mainly comprises beetles, spiders, and crickets. Occasionally, it may consume other small invertebrates as available.
Appearance
Teira dugesii dugesii is a small yet elongated lizard, characterized by a smooth and glossy appearance. It primarily showcases brown to grayish body color but displays distinctive cream or white lateral lines running along the sides. Uniquely, its tail is extremely long and slender, often twice as long as the body. It lacks any significant visual differences among different ages, genders, or subspecies.
Behavior
Primarily nocturnal, teira dugesii dugesii demonstrates basking and burrowing behavior. This solitary species is territorial, typically marking its habitat with fecal deposits. It displays a unique defense mechanism of flattening its body to appear larger when threatened. Its diet primarily consists of insects, managed through a distinct foraging activity pattern.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Teira Species
Teira dugesii dugesii 
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